*Main Calendar

The Buckroe Beach Farmers Market is open each Saturday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., May 5 through Nov. 17. The market is closed June 2, July 21, Sept. 8 and Nov. 3. The June 9 market is a fitness market, Aug. 4 is a pet market, and Nov. 3 will be a beer festival instead. Vendors will be located on the grassy area surrounding the Buckroe Beach gazebo and will sell local produce, baked goods, sausage, seafood, jarred food items and more.

Buckroe Beach gazeboFirst StreetHamptonVA23669

The Buckroe Beach Farmers Market is open each Saturday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., May 5 through Nov. 17. The market is closed June 2, July 21, Sept. 8 and Nov. 3. The June 9 market is a fitness market, Aug. 4 is a pet market, and Nov. 3 will be a beer festival instead. Vendors will be located on the grassy area surrounding the Buckroe Beach gazebo and will sell local produce, baked goods, sausage, seafood, jarred food items and more.

Kick off the holiday season with the 20th Annual Coliseum Central Holiday Parade presented by Sentara CarePlex Hospital. Come join in the excitement as the marching bands, floats, squads and animals parade through Coliseum Central. Santa Claus is also sure to stop by.

Peninsula Town Center4410 E Claiborne SquareHamptonVA23666

Kick off the holiday season with the 20th Annual Coliseum Central Holiday Parade presented by Sentara CarePlex Hospital. Come join in the excitement as the marching bands, floats, squads and animals parade through Coliseum Central. Santa Claus is also sure to stop by.

Machen Elementary School is hosting its Second Annual Machen Vendor Fair. Help usher in the holiday season. Shop with some amazing local vendors. Grab BBQ with Little Piggy's Wurst Nightmare or hot dogs from the school concessions. Plus the $1 Raffle gives everyone a chance to win a prize.

Machen Elementary School20 Sacramento DriveHamptonVA

Machen Elementary School is hosting its Second Annual Machen Vendor Fair. Help usher in the holiday season. Shop with some amazing local vendors. Grab BBQ with Little Piggy's Wurst Nightmare or hot dogs from the school concessions. Plus the $1 Raffle gives everyone a chance to win a prize.

Exhibits

The story of Hampton’s leading role in aeronautics and space exploration is presented in the exhibit “NASA: Hampton Takes Flight.” In this update to the museum’s Hampton History Galleries, visitors can experience 100 years of NASA history from its early days as NACA (National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics) to the Space Race. The exhibit celebrates the NACA and NASA’s singular history and immeasurable contribution to the Hampton community. This installation features artifacts and images recently acquired from NASA Langley Research Center. This will be the first step in refreshing the museum’s 20th Century Galleries, and accompanies “When the Computer Wore a Skirt: NASA’s Human Computers,” that opened in January 2017.

Hampton History Museum120 Old Hampton LaneHamptonVA23669

The story of Hampton’s leading role in aeronautics and space exploration is presented in the exhibit “NASA: Hampton Takes Flight.” In this update to the museum’s Hampton History Galleries, visitors can experience 100 years of NASA history from its early days as NACA (National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics) to the Space Race. The exhibit celebrates the NACA and NASA’s singular history and immeasurable contribution to the Hampton community. This installation features artifacts and images recently acquired from NASA Langley Research Center. This will be the first step in refreshing the museum’s 20th Century Galleries, and accompanies “When the Computer Wore a Skirt: NASA’s Human Computers,” that opened in January 2017.

Civil War Journey: The Maps and Sketches of Private Robert Sneden exhibit opens2018-11-03T10:00:00

"Civil War Journey" is an extraordinary touring exhibition organized by the Virginia Museum of History & Culture. Eyewitness accounts and images from the Civil War memoir of Union soldier, cartographer, and Confederate prisoner of war Robert Knox Sneden are showcased in an exhibition of 45 watercolor maps and drawings that provide a unique and mesmerizing perspective on the Civil War. The exhibit opens Nov. 3, 2018.

Hampton History Museum120 Old Hampton LaneHamptonVA23669

"Civil War Journey" is an extraordinary touring exhibition organized by the Virginia Museum of History & Culture. Eyewitness accounts and images from the Civil War memoir of Union soldier, cartographer, and Confederate prisoner of war Robert Knox Sneden are showcased in an exhibition of 45 watercolor maps and drawings that provide a unique and mesmerizing perspective on the Civil War. The exhibit opens Nov. 3, 2018.

Hampton History Museum

Built in 1920, the carousel is completely restored to its original beauty and housed in its own weather-protected pavilion on the city’s downtown waterfront. It is one of only 170 antique wooden merry-go-rounds still existing in the U.S. The carousel closes in January for the season and reopens in April. Rides are $1 per ride. Tickets on sale at the Hampton History Museum and at the Carousel. Call 757-727-1610 for more information.

Built in 1920, the carousel is completely restored to its original beauty and housed in its own weather-protected pavilion on the city’s downtown waterfront. It is one of only 170 antique wooden merry-go-rounds still existing in the U.S. The carousel closes in January for the season and reopens in April. Rides are $1 per ride. Tickets on sale at the Hampton History Museum and at the Carousel. Call 757-727-1610 for more information.

Healthy Families - Parent Education Classes

This 4 hour workshop provides information that can help parents understand what their children experience when their lives are reorganized by divorce, separation and family conflict. It will guide parents in making informed decisions about parenting plans as they transform thier relationship from couple to co-parents. (Satisfies Virginia Legislative requirements for child custody and visitation disputes)

Event Location100 Old Hampton LaneHamptonVA23669

This 4 hour workshop provides information that can help parents understand what their children experience when their lives are reorganized by divorce, separation and family conflict. It will guide parents in making informed decisions about parenting plans as they transform thier relationship from couple to co-parents. (Satisfies Virginia Legislative requirements for child custody and visitation disputes)

Housing & Neighborhood Services

Hampton 101 - Get to know your city (postponed from Sept. 22)2018-11-17T08:00:00

Spend the day with some of the top leaders in the city and school system. Gain valuable insight into Hampton's past history, present progress, & future vision. Develop a better understanding of the role that you can play to make our city a great place.

Veterans Conference Room1 Franklin StreetHamptonVA23669

Spend the day with some of the top leaders in the city and school system. Gain valuable insight into Hampton's past history, present progress, & future vision. Develop a better understanding of the role that you can play to make our city a great place.

As a special favor to our writing friends, for November only, our Special Collections Department during their hours open, graciously opens its doors to NaNoWriMo participants. Write or research your novels—or any creative writing projects—in this peaceful, inspiring setting. When you sign in, be sure to write “Come Write In” next to your name.

As a special favor to our writing friends, for November only, our Special Collections Department during their hours open, graciously opens its doors to NaNoWriMo participants. Write or research your novels—or any creative writing projects—in this peaceful, inspiring setting. When you sign in, be sure to write “Come Write In” next to your name.

Stop by the library during the first three Saturdays in November to enjoy crafts based on popular picture books. Celebrate Picture Book Month by checking out your favorite book after you finish the craft. All supplies will be provided. These crafts will take place in the children's area but all ages are welcome to participate.

Willow Oaks Branch LibraryWillow Oaks Village SquareHamptonVA23669

Stop by the library during the first three Saturdays in November to enjoy crafts based on popular picture books. Celebrate Picture Book Month by checking out your favorite book after you finish the craft. All supplies will be provided. These crafts will take place in the children's area but all ages are welcome to participate.